Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwestern College are predominantly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
16%
|
| Black |
38%
|
| Hispanic |
35%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are more students than students enrolled at Northwestern College with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwestern College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 58.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147749 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern College.